Cytoscape Data Lineage
A data-pipeline lineage graph showing how raw source data flows through extract/transform/load steps and into final analytical marts — laid out left-to-right with the Dagre extension to match the directional, time-flowing nature of an ETL pipeline. Node colour separates sources,
Template details
- chart
- data-lineage
- etl
- pipeline
- cytoscape
When to use this template
This visualization clearly maps sequential dependencies and the flow of entities through a system, making it straightforward to trace the origin of any outcome or assess the impact of changes. Analysts leverage it to understand complex process architectures, audit data provenance, or identify critical paths in multi-stage operations.
- Data with clear, directed dependencies between distinct entities.
- Nodes representing discrete stages, tasks, or data artifacts.
- Edges indicating flow, transformation, or dependency relationships.
- Categorical attributes for nodes (e.g., type, status, domain).
- Categorical labels for edges (e.g., data passed, action taken).
- Graph structures that are largely acyclic and directional.